Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in some areas of the country on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (MB Visual Content Group) In its weather update, PAGASA said that the shear...
Investments to uplift the poorest and most vulnerable sectors in the Philippines may be funded by more foreign borrowings and other fiscal savings from more-than-enough US dollar reserves, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) said. "Applying a...
Cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in several parts of the country on Saturday, Oct. 5, due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and easterlies. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its latest weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and...
The drop in Philippine inflation reflects weaker demand as consumers' pockets hurt by high prices and interest rates dry up, according to Deutsche Bank Research. Citing the over four-year low headline rate, Deutsche Bank's economist for the Philippines Junjie Huang said in an Oct. 4 report that "if...
Tropical Storm Julian (international name: Krathon) slightly intensified as it moved over the Philippine Sea, east of Cagayan, on Saturday, Sept. 28. (MB VIsual Content Group) In the 5 p.m. bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Saturday, Sept. 28, that Tropical Depression Julian has intensified into a tropical storm. (PAGASA) In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA stated that the center of Tropical Storm (TS) Julian, with the...
Rains and gusty winds are expected in areas affected by Tropical Depression "Julian" on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (MB VIsual Content Group) "We will experience strong winds and rains in the areas of...
This year's US presidential election and the Philippines' midterm polls next year, among other geopolitical and climate events, pose risks to near-term economic outlook here and abroad, according to the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF). "Political uncertainties and policy...
More funds should be given to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in order to enhance the agency's capabilities for more accurate weather forecasting, Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said. Zubiri made the call during the Senate...
Although Tropical Storm Ferdie (international name: Bebinca) has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), rainy weather will persist in parts of the country due to its trough and the southwest monsoon (habagat). (MB Visual Content Group) In its weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric,...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Oriental suspended classes on all levels and work in government offices on Friday, September 13, due to rains and flood triggered by the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria issued Executive Order (EO) No. 51 citing Section...
Despite the string of strong typhoons that battered economically-productive parts of the Philippines so far in the third quarter, the country's chief economist still expects to hit the targeted economic expansion for 2024. "We're confident we'll achieve our six- to seven-percent growth target this...
